Course curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2
    • Module 1A - Introduction

    • SPF Grader's Notebook (Metric Version) - get this book ready before you continue to study

    • NLGA Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber and Example of 3D Lumber Scans That You Will See in This Course

    • Module 1B - Wood Structure

    • Homework - Lesson 1 Tree Growth and Wood Structure

    • Homework - Lesson 1A Wood Structure

    • Homework Answer-Key

  3. 3
    • Module 2 - Light Framing

    • How to Measure a Slope of Grain

    • How to Measure Wane

    • 3D Lumber Scan Samples

    • Homework - Lesson 5 Light Framing All

    • Homework - Lesson 5A - Light Framing Knots

  4. 4
    • Module 3 - Structural Light Framing and Joists and Planks - All

    • How to Measure a Slope of Grain

    • How to Measure Wane

    • 3D Lumber Scan Samples

    • Homework - Lesson 6 Joists and Planks - All

    • Homework - Lesson 6A Joists and Planks - Knots

  5. 5
    • Module 4A - Structural Light Framing and Joists and Planks - Knots

    • How to Calculate a Location Knot with the Location Chart - Example #1 - 2x6"

    • How to Calculate a Location Knot with the Location Chart - Example #2 - 2x4

    • Module 4B - Moisture Content and Shrinkage

    • Homework - Lesson 2 - Moisture Relationships

  6. 6
    • Module 5A - Studs

    • Determining the Grade of Location Knots

    • How to Measure a Slope of Grain

    • How to Measure Wane

    • Module 5B - Finger-Joint Studs

    • 3D Lumber Scan Samples

    • Module 5C - MSR Lumber

    • Homework - Lesson 6B Stud

  7. 7
    • Theory Exam - Metric Version

    • Practical Exam - Metric Version